Tag Archives | toxic masculinity

What is the Monster Within Man? As we discussed in How Society Dishonors Men, it’s no secret that the majority of crimes are committed by men. According to FBI statistics from 2011, males constituted 98.9% of those arrested for forcible rape, 87.9% of those arrested for robbery, and 85% of those arrested for burglary. The […]

As a man, have you ever felt you can do nothing right? That you need to apologize for something you didn’t do? Today we’ll explore how society shames men for being men. I’m reminded we live in a shame based culture. It’s a practical tool we use to keep people in line with expectations. Being […]

What I Learned About Masculinity from a Transgender Man I recently attended a seminar on “masculinity.” After I sat down in a small circle, I discovered it was being led by a transgender man. This was tough for me to entertain as a Christian man. Hasn’t masculinity become confusing enough? I tend to agree with […]